I don't get why it took Blake 4 years to learn that with his freak athleticism he could get to the line at will. Face up, attack. 21 at halftime.

MunoValente

01/20/2014 - 01:20 PM PST

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I think his better FT shooting has helped his confidence in this area. On top that he's improved his handle, so he's more dangerous facing up now.

Icecoldclipper

01/20/2014 - 01:21 PM PST

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Hollins had some good minutes hopefully Doc trusts him again to switch things up.

Voyeur

01/20/2014 - 01:21 PM PST

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I left for work, Blake had 6 points. 21 before half! What the...?

One thing I noticed before I left is JJ cuts to the basket a LOT and nobody gives him the ball. I'm pretty sure some easy layups are there for the taking. Otherwise sounds like he's made a couple of nice buckets and already has 5 assists. And Jamal is, thankfully, playing like he played before the slump.

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01/20/2014 - 01:21 PM PST

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In the last seven games as a starter Darren Collison has averaged 15.0 points, 6.7 Assists, and 55% FG. This as well as Blake Griffins 4.75 assists per game since Chris has been out almost come close to the 11+ assists that Chris averages. This amazing ball movement by the guys is a huge reason we are 6-2 since the Dallas game.

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01/20/2014 - 01:23 PM PST

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Great point! I guess if I was a terrible FT shooter I wouldn't be eager to get to the line either.

WinningBasket

01/20/2014 - 01:23 PM PST

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I like the Clippers' 11-point lead at the half. I hope they pad it even more for a W.

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01/20/2014 - 01:24 PM PST

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We've done a good job keeping Monroe and Smith off the boards. Not to mention Jennings has 0 pts and Monroe only has 4 pts. IF we keep this up, we'll win this one easily.

Icecoldclipper

01/20/2014 - 01:26 PM PST

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confidence in free throws and in jumper makes a world of a difference.

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01/20/2014 - 01:28 PM PST

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If he keeps this up and continues to not complain to the refs, he'll be getting to the line as much as Harden or Durant, who both get FTs every time they someone puts a finger on them.

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01/20/2014 - 01:30 PM PST

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Lots of points in the paint, and not many jumpers, strong start. It has been a dunk fest 1st half.

Voyeur

01/20/2014 - 01:33 PM PST

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Turk has more rebounds than Blake! I ain't mad about it though.

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01/20/2014 - 01:34 PM PST

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I'm not loving Blake's 5-8 FT shooting after all the progress he's made. But even great FT shooters have those kind of games.

A_DOG_NAMED_BUD

01/20/2014 - 01:36 PM PST

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Matt Barnes on Josh Smith? I don't like that idea.

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01/20/2014 - 01:37 PM PST

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Barnes is bad.

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01/20/2014 - 01:40 PM PST

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Glad to see JJ playing well after his bad game yesterday.

Heediot

01/20/2014 - 01:41 PM PST

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Mike Smith = Buffoon. Rwddick's 2 4 pt conversions are impressive, but wtf was his emphasis of it being an afternoon game? Why does that matter?

Icecoldclipper

01/20/2014 - 01:41 PM PST

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Here go baby Monroe having a horrible game.

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01/20/2014 - 01:43 PM PST

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It was a joke. Lawler was ragging on him because he quoted an irrelevant Josh Smith stat earlier.

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01/20/2014 - 01:44 PM PST

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he is a 72% FT shooter. If he hits his next 2 he will

be right at his average. What are you talking about?

Voyeur

01/20/2014 - 01:46 PM PST

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Just nitpicking. You know Blake's my boy and have been praising his FT shooting all season!

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01/20/2014 - 01:47 PM PST

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Lol. Lets nitpick barnes.

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01/20/2014 - 01:48 PM PST

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Redick is amazing. I don't look back at the Bledsoe trade at all..especially since I know Bledsoe is out indefinitely lol.

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01/20/2014 - 01:49 PM PST

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I guess that black wrist wrap was holding JJ back.

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01/20/2014 - 01:49 PM PST

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Wow! amazing lob from Redick to DJ

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01/20/2014 - 01:49 PM PST

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OMG that was nasty

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01/20/2014 - 01:49 PM PST

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Redick with 6 assists in the game so far...wow!

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01/20/2014 - 01:50 PM PST

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Detroit is horrible on defense.

Clippers are looking bad on d also.

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01/20/2014 - 01:51 PM PST

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Shoot, my bad.

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01/20/2014 - 01:51 PM PST

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Barnes having a pretty good game.

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01/20/2014 - 01:52 PM PST

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It is, when you aren't as confident at the line, you don't feel it is as beneficial for you to be there. Now, the reality is that as long as you are hitting 55%+ at the line, you are technically doing better than an offense can do, but a 55% FT shooter isn't thinking "well I'm scoring 1.1 pts/possession, he's thinking I could be scoring 2 instead.

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01/20/2014 - 01:52 PM PST

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I didn't even hear that Josh Smith stat, but I thought the "afternoon" comment was pretty funny. Mike Smith always says something that makes you raise your eyebrows. I remember when the Clips lost to the Suns and Mike made a bunch of obscure guarantees.

Icecoldclipper

01/20/2014 - 01:54 PM PST

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good timeout whole unit looks tired need a hockey unit switch.

Icecoldclipper

01/20/2014 - 01:56 PM PST

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Hope Dudley takes notes on just being active like Barnes and cut if shot is not falling more often. Think Barnes just started this game to be physical with Smith.

Icecoldclipper

01/20/2014 - 02:00 PM PST

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nice curl dunk. I want to see Hedo and Dudley take more shots. Unless Dudley has a new injury he is being way to passive with his shot selection.

ClipperPostman

01/20/2014 - 02:00 PM PST

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Holy crap on that lob from JJ DJ almost hit his head on the rim.

Should be illegal to be that long and have that much boost

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01/20/2014 - 02:01 PM PST

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I'm trying to think about Dudley cutting to the rim. You're right he doesn't seem to do it much. He could probably contribute more points if he did that.

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01/20/2014 - 02:01 PM PST

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Need to play D. Looks good. A good start in the 4th and the game is ours.

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01/20/2014 - 02:01 PM PST

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Is it just me or does Darius Morris kind of look like Nick Young.

Icecoldclipper

01/20/2014 - 02:06 PM PST

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Hollins signaling to come out hurt his back.

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01/20/2014 - 02:06 PM PST

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He does look like Nick Young, I keep thinking, what is Nick Young doing on the court

I think it is also that he kinda moves like Young

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01/20/2014 - 02:08 PM PST

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Dudley looks so much better moving laterally on defense, he's actually staying in front of people consistently. Probably figured out that it helps to get low

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01/20/2014 - 02:10 PM PST

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i swear, i forgot Brandon Jennings was on the Pistons.

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01/20/2014 - 02:12 PM PST

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DJ can easily average 14 points a game if he didn't try to freakin dunk the ball every time

FreaKeyy

01/20/2014 - 02:12 PM PST

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I guess that is good right?

Heediot

01/20/2014 - 02:13 PM PST

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Good effort offensively Turk!

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01/20/2014 - 02:13 PM PST

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How much fun is that though?

It's good to see Hedo getting to the basket, he should be finishing a bit better in traffic as he gets back in the groove